Project I
We worked in a group of five to study and evaluate sustainable urban resilience through comparative precedent analysis. We examined our selected city with a lower sustainable ranking by documenting its population, urban form, density, land use, and existing sustainability strategies, and presented this information through a visually organised journal. We then compared it with a higher-ranked sustainable city, drawing from relevant theoretical and historical models to understand effective sustainable practices and urban strategies. Through this comparison, we appraised the cities’ tangible and intangible resilience systems, including energy, water, green infrastructure, waste management, and economic, social, and environmental sustainability. Based on this analysis, we proposed context-specific recommendations to enhance sustainable urban development and resilience.
Project II
For Assignment 2, my role in Task B – the Townwatching Ecosystem (AR/VR content) involved interviewing experts to gather insights on urban vulnerabilities and disaster preparedness. We condensed the information from these interviews and presented it in a clear, organised way, highlighting key findings that could inform the design of the AR/VR content. This process helped translate expert knowledge into practical and visual insights for the ecosystem, allowing users to better understand urban risks and disaster readiness in an interactive and accessible format.
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Overall, this module has strengthened my discipline-specific knowledge by allowing me to apply sustainability theories at the urban scale, consider ethical and social responsibilities in community-focused design, and understand professional practices in disaster-resilient and sustainable urban planning. Through Assignment 1 and 2, I developed lifelong learning skills, learning independently, synthesizing information from expert interviews and city analyses, and engaging intellectually with complex urban challenges. I also enhanced my thinking and problem-solving abilities by critically evaluating sustainable frameworks, defining key urban issues, and creatively developing solutions like the AR/VR Townwatching Ecosystem to improve community disaster preparedness. These experiences will guide my final-year projects and future professional practice, enabling me to design resilient, inclusive, and sustainable urban environments.
1. Discipline Specific Knowledge
2. Lifelong Learning
3. Thinking and Problem Solving skills